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Secluded country house with pool in beautiful setting, views

Note: During the off-season, this property can be rented as either a two bedroom or a three bedroom house. The online price quotes are for renting the property as a two bedroom (the third bedroom is locked). During high season, the house can only be rented as a 3 bedroom property. See rate details for the price of renting three bedrooms in the off-season.
Quiet rural property, perfect country retreat; house is nestled in wooded hillside, olive and almond groves, with panoramic views to the white village of Gaucin & Bermeja mountains. Situated at 640m altitude, it benefits from cool evening breezes in summer. It is accessed by a country road in good condition. Less than a 10 minute drive from the lively working village of Gaucin, with its many restaurants and bars, charming village festivals, a thriving artistic community, and the gorgeous castle with a 360º view of the area.
The two-story house is a recent renovation of an agricultural building, with a variety of outdoor living spaces! Stone floors throughout, 3 terraces, 2 wood-burning stoves, ample firewood, lovely natural gardens. Ground floor: kitchen/dining room, fireplace, covered porch with outdoor living area, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, utility porch w/ washing machine. First floor: Living room with flatscreen TV & wireless internet, sofa-bed, 2 spacious terraces, 1 bedroom (queen) with lovely view of Gaucin, en suite bathroom.
A rental car is recommended. During the rainy season, 4 wheel drive is recommended.
Trips can be arranged to Seville, Granada and Cádiz/Tarifa.
Pick up from and delivery to the Malaga or Gibraltar airports can also be arranged.

Secluded country house with pool in beautiful setting, views

Note: During the off-season, this property can be rented as either a two bedroom or a three bedroom house. The online price quotes are for renting the property as a two bedroom (the third bedroom is locked). During high season, the house can only be rented as a 3 bedroom property. See rate details for the price of renting three bedrooms in the off-season.
Quiet rural property, perfect country retreat; house is nestled in wooded hillside, olive and almond groves, with panoramic views to the white village of Gaucin & Bermeja mountains. Situated at 640m altitude, it benefits from cool evening breezes in summer. It is accessed by a country road in good condition. Less than a 10 minute drive from the lively working village of Gaucin, with its many restaurants and bars, charming village festivals, a thriving artistic community, and the gorgeous castle with a 360º view of the area.
The two-story house is a recent renovation of an agricultural building, with a variety of outdoor living spaces! Stone floors throughout, 3 terraces, 2 wood-burning stoves, ample firewood, lovely natural gardens. Ground floor: kitchen/dining room, fireplace, covered porch with outdoor living area, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, utility porch w/ washing machine. First floor: Living room with flatscreen TV & wireless internet, sofa-bed, 2 spacious terraces, 1 bedroom (queen) with lovely view of Gaucin, en suite bathroom.
A rental car is recommended. During the rainy season, 4 wheel drive is recommended.
Trips can be arranged to Seville, Granada and Cádiz/Tarifa.
Pick up from and delivery to the Malaga or Gibraltar airports can also be arranged.

Secluded country house with pool in beautiful setting, views

Secluded country house with pool in beautiful setting, views

Note: During the off-season, this property can be rented as either a two bedroom or a three bedroom house. The online price quotes are for renting the property as a two bedroom (the third bedroom is locked). During high season, the house can only be rented as a 3 bedroom property. See rate details for the price of renting three bedrooms in the off-season.
Quiet rural property, perfect country retreat; house is nestled in wooded hillside, olive and almond groves, with panoramic views to the white village of Gaucin & Bermeja mountains. Situated at 640m altitude, it benefits from cool evening breezes in summer. It is accessed by a country road in good condition. Less than a 10 minute drive from the lively working village of Gaucin, with its many restaurants and bars, charming village festivals, a thriving artistic community, and the gorgeous castle with a 360º view of the area.
The two-story house is a recent renovation of an agricultural building, with a variety of outdoor living spaces! Stone floors throughout, 3 terraces, 2 wood-burning stoves, ample firewood, lovely natural gardens. Ground floor: kitchen/dining room, fireplace, covered porch with outdoor living area, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, utility porch w/ washing machine. First floor: Living room with flatscreen TV & wireless internet, sofa-bed, 2 spacious terraces, 1 bedroom (queen) with lovely view of Gaucin, en suite bathroom.
A rental car is recommended. During the rainy season, 4 wheel drive is recommended.
Trips can be arranged to Seville, Granada and Cádiz/Tarifa.
Pick up from and delivery to the Malaga or Gibraltar airports can also be arranged.

Overview

Details

house

2,152
sq. ft.

Sleeps

7

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

3

Minimum Stay

3 - 7 nights

About the property

3 bedroom country house (sleeps 7) with private pool, views, wifi.

Note: During the off-season, this property can be rented as either a two bedroom or a three bedroom house. The online price quotes are for renting the property as a two bedroom (the third bedroom is locked). During high season, the house can only be rented as a 3 bedroom property. See rate details for the price of renting three bedrooms in the off-season.

Quiet rural property, perfect country retreat; house is nestled in wooded hillside, olive and almond groves, with panoramic views to the white village of Gaucin & Bermeja mountains. Situated at 640m altitude, it benefits from cool evening breezes in summer. It is accessed by a country road in good condition. Less than a 10 minute drive from the lively working village of Gaucin, with its many restaurants and bars, charming village festivals, a thriving artistic community, and the gorgeous castle with a 360º view of the area.

About Nancy Russell

My husband and I have lived in 6 different countries over the past 22 years and are looking forward to eventually making Gaucin a semi-permanent home.

Nancy Russell purchased this house in 2010

Why Nancy Russell chose Gaucín

While being posted to Madrid for four years, we fell in love with Andalucia and dreamed of eventually retiring to Southern Spain. We discovered Gaucin and immediately knew that it has everything we were looking for: stunning views, peace and quiet, lovely white village, friendly people, artsy expat community, gourmet dining, access to beaches, golf, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and a perfect base for exploring Andalucia. We are pleased to offer our home as a vacation rental until we're ready to retire.

What makes this house unique

This country house has a lovely, peaceful location. You have beautiful views of Gaucin, but no one can view you! It's a wonderfully quiet and restful spot -- no traffic noise, just occasional goat bells or the bay of a mule. Also the top of the property has panoramic views towards Gibraltar and the Rif mountains (see photo!).

Guestbook comments from the owner

5 Stars!

Quiet, peaceful, beautiful, contemplative and genuinely Spanish. This area is unspoiled and is an ideal place to live for a week in Andalusia. There are short trips, long walks, road trips, hikes….the area is pregnant with possibilities. Or just hang around the house, which is a joy in of itself. The mountains, vistas, weather, and village has such visual grandeur, and is so striking, that I felt there needed to be a famous artist doing a landscape painting at all times just to do it justice. I never felt so keenly the inadequacy of a camera. If there was a Spanish version of the Hudson River school of painting, the artists would paint from this area of Gaucin. I will go again.

Bedrooms 1 & 2 have views to the pool, and Bdrm 1 (upstairs) has a window looking out to the castle.The third bedroom is on the ground floor with an adjacent bathroom. All rooms have ceiling fans and an air conditioning/heating unit. All linens are high-quality cotton.

Entertainment:

Books

Books for Adults

Books for Kids

DVD Player

Games

Games for Kids

MP3 Dock

Satellite / Cable ...

Stereo ...

Television ...

Video Library

Outside:

Balcony ...

Beach Chairs

Beach Towels

Binoculars

Deck / Patio ...

Lawn / Garden ...

Outdoor Grill ...

Terrace

Unscreened Porch / Veranda

4 garden chairs

Suitability:

Long-term Renters Welcome

Low Allergen Environment

wheelchair accessible

Pool / Spa:

Outdoor Pool

Private Pool ...

Onsite Services:

Chauffeur

Massage

Private Chef

Staff

Attractions:

autumn foliage

caves

churches

forests

museums

playground

recreation center

restaurants

ruins

winery tours

Leisure Activities:

bird watching

eco tourism

horseback riding

scenic drives

sight seeing

walking

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

Babysitter

groceries

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

equestrian events

hiking

hunting

mountain biking

mountain climbing

mountaineering

spelunking

swimming

tennis

water tubing

Notes:

Pick-up from and delivery to airport/train station are available. Accompanied trips to Tangier can be arranged. Also to Seville, Granada, Cordoba. A gardener visits twice a week to maintain the outdoor areas and clean the pool. Cleaning service and linen change provided on Saturdays of multiple week stays. Additional maid service by request. A cook can be arranged for catering. No smoking allowed inside of the house. On top of the property, you will find a bench from which you can enjoy the panoramic view toward Gibraltar and the Rif Mountains of Morocco. It's perfect for sharing a romantic picnic at dusk or dawn! (We've even rung in the New Year there!)

A beautiful tranquil simple lifestyle ....in a house that offers everything ....

A family of 7, 2 couples plus children looking for a total get away with life on your door step ...we have traveled the world and 8 years ago discovered Casares and Gaucin ...but Rosa Alto was totally unique ...so peaceful, calm, easy yet a wonderful area to explore ...dancing in the village square, accompanying the Saint on her journey through the village exploring the castle ..beaches just a car ride away ....a superb home with a happy heart....!!!...not just a holiday but a lifestyle....we will return ..

Spectacular views in a peaceful setting

The house was clean, comfortable and the swimming pool was a treat during those hot afternoons in July. We never got tired of the views from the property, and from Gaucin there are many other white villages to visit within a 30-60 minute drive.

Lovely and well situated Country House

We had a great time at Rosa Alta. It felt as if the Counry House, gardens, swimming pool etc were built with great care. The view was beautiful, the nature just great in Spring and the weather was nice. The silence and privacy we really liked. Rosa Alta is not a ' spic and span' new house , but it' s a house with a soul.

Peaceful stay in rural Andalucia.

This is a lovely secluded yet comfortable house in the Andalusian countryside. Stunning view over the beautiful valley and nearby Gaucin. Peaceful and quiet, just the sound of the sheep passing by. With 40+ degree temperatures, the nice pool and airco in the bedrooms were a real bonus. In short: a home away from home. Plenty to see and do in the vicinity. Or you can just relax and let the days go by in this peaceful place. Friendly cleaning staff. All facilities were present. Some really nice restaurants nearby. We'll be back!

Map

Nearest Airport

65
Kilometres

Gibraltar

Nearest Ferry

70
Kilometres

Algeciras

Nearest Train

11
Kilometres

Gaucin Estación

Nearest Beach

25
Kilometres

Sabanillas

Car: necessary

Gaucin is ideal as a base to make excursions to western Andalusia. The Coast (including golf courses at Sotogrande) is 25 min. drive, Ronda is 35 min., Gibraltar & Algeciras are 1 hr. away, and Seville, Granada, Cordoba and Cádiz are within 2 hours. Or you can just chill out, in the tranquillity and authenticity of a working Spanish pueblo. The area is a paradise for hikers with many marked trails, and for birdwatchers, it is in the migratory path to Africa. The area boasts many fine restaurants, an award-winning local winery, and a goat cheese factory. At the house, there is binder with suggestions of places to visit, including a map of Gaucin, restaurant recommendations, a hiking guide, and brochures from many of the nearby attractions.

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Rates & Availability

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Taxes and fees are additional

Updated:

Mar 17, 2018

Additional information about rental rates

Fees

No additional mandatory fees

Damage Deposit

$615.31

The Low Season rate for occupying 3 bedrooms is 800€ per week (180€ per night). The Mid Season rate for occupying 3 Bedrooms is 1000€ per week (250€ per night). Contact the owner if you are interested in shorter or longer stays. The changeover day is negotiable during low and mid season.

Owner's Cancellation Policy

50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.

Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.

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